What a great match with great entertaining football by the Spaniards. In the end, a solitary goal by Fernando Torres in the 33rd minute was enough to settle the match in Vienna. The Liverpool striker capitalised on a mix up between Lahm n Lehmann to chip the ball above a diving Lehmann and into the German net. Spain had won their second major trophy after a 44-year wait and they thoroughly deserved it. Germany was below par today and rarely threatened.

What a fantastic tournament we've had. Holland with their total football in the group stages, Turkey with their never say die attitude, Russia with their young n energetic players and Spain with their delightful passing skills. My appetite for European football has been well fed for the past 4 weeks. Now I can't wait for the new season to kick start in August. For now, the champagne belongs to Spain.